Terry Laforge, owner of the Cheniere Shack, prepares sweet potato pie as she gets ready for a special lunch buffet on Thanksgiving day.

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Not everyone wants to cook a big meal on Thanksgiving Day, but most everyone wants to enjoy the traditional turkey, dressing and pecan pies.

If you would rather let someone do the cooking and cleaning, you're in luck. Several Ouachita Parish restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving.

The Cheniere Shack in West Monroe will be open for the second year, serving a home-cooked traditional Thanksgiving meal. Owner Ronnie LaForge said he and his wife, Terry, noticed there was a growing need for places to eat on Thanksgiving Day. ...